Green light for 24-storey PRS development

A proposed 24-storey private rented sector (PRS) development in Sheffield city centre has been given the go ahead by councillors.The Scotfield Group, supported by CODA Planning, submitted an application to Sheffield City Council in February for a site at Hoyle Street, Shalesmoor.The Mirador development will comprise a series of blocks, with the tallest standing at 24 storeys.In total, 500 PRS flats would be created, along with communal lounges, a residents’ gym and management suite.Two commercial units would be developed on the ground floor, with 78 car parking spaces and communal outside space also provided.The scheme has been designed by CODA with PRS advice provided by build-to-rent specialist LIV Group. Initial designs were revealed in April 2018.The application was approved, subject to conditions, at a meeting of Sheffield City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee yesterday (8 October 2019).The approval was in line with the recommendation of a planning officer’s report prepared for the meeting. The report said the development “represents a well-considered scheme which responds well to the site context whilst respecting the adjacent heritage assets”.